(31 quotes found)
“[Does he know how they spent that money?] It's in black and white in the IRS reports, ... They spent it for political activities, prohibited activities under the Texas law.”
Craig McDonald
“No jury can undo the outcome of Texas' 2002 elections, but the justice system must punish those who criminally conspire to undermine democracy,”
“No jury can undo the outcome of Texas's 2002 elections, ... But the justice system must punish those who criminally conspire to undermine democracy - no matter how powerful they may be. If we are to be a 'democracy,' then powerful politicians cannot flout such laws with impunity.”
“[Texans for Public Justice, an anti-corruption group based in Texas applauded the indictment.] No jury can undo the outcome of Texas 2002 elections, ... but the justice system must punish those who criminally conspire to undermine democracy no matter how powerful they may be. If we are to be a democracy, then powerful politicians cannot flout such laws with impunity.”
“Those two have a mutual self-interest in being buddies. Bush has always delivered on Kenneth Lay's political pitches.”
“Enron depends upon government policies to enhance their bottom line in lots of ways. The company relies upon this kind of access to government.”
“He single-handedly seems to want to cleanse the Texas Legislature of moderate Republicans.”
“Overall, I think the voters spoke pretty loudly that they like the independence of their own hand-picked candidates over a billionaire from San Antonio.”
“It's intimidation. The IRS has every right to audit nonprofit organizations, but we think this was an abuse.”
“You can't expect it to be efficient. It's a good library but we shouldn't expect it to be a cop.”
